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Circus Carving

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls
Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

$5,327

H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Early 20th Century, Circus Balancing Balls

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century circus balancing balls. We share what we love, and we love these rare early 20th century hand crafted wood and glass mirror English circus balancing balls. Eac...

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Vintage 1920s British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

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Mirror, Wood

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings
19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

19th Century American Traveling Circus Carousel or Circus Wagon Carvings

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Pair of American 19th century circus wagon or traveling carousel three-dimensional wood carved faces. From an early American traveling circus. Many layers of paint and patina. Each i...

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Rare Folk Art Hebrew Judaica Carved Gilded Wood Lions Torah Synagogue Sculpture
Rare Folk Art Hebrew Judaica Carved Gilded Wood Lions Torah Synagogue Sculpture

Rare Folk Art Hebrew Judaica Carved Gilded Wood Lions Torah Synagogue Sculpture

Located in Surfside, FL

The first major study of this important aspect of the Jewish contribution to American folk art, the exhibition features approximately one hundred artworks and objects, including rare...

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Early 20th Century Folk Art More Art

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Metal

Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s
Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s

Standing Female Nude After Archipenko, Cubist Wood Sculpture, 1910s

By Walt Kuhn

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Produced primarily during the 1910s and 1920s, these unique carvings depict birds, masks, clowns, circus performers, dancers, and other folk-inspired figures.

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1910s Cubist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign
Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

$69,000

H 74 in W 16 in D 19.5 in

Samuel Robb Carved Tobacciana Trade Sign

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Robb's workshop was the largest in nineteenth-century New York City. His carvings ranged from traditional cigar store Indians to circus wagons and ventriloquist dummies.

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Antique Late 19th Century American Native American Objects

Materials

Wood

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Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture
Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

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H 12 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Signed Chaim Gross Bronze Sculpture

By Chaim Gross

Located in New York, NY

Well-known for his direct wood carvings of circus performers, animals and the female form, Chaim Gross worked in a combination of traditional and tribal/folk styles.

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20th Century American Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Carvings from Circus Wagon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand-carved Primitive wood carvings that once adorned a circus wagon dating to the mid-19th century.

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Antique Mid-19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon
Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Primitive Wood American Folk Art Lion Carving from Circus Wagon Free Shipping within the United States and Canada.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio
19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

19th Century English Fairground Circus Mask Bust Carving Ottoman Curio

Located in Lowestoft, GB

An early fairground carving of a eastern moustached ottoman, in untouched original condition. The carving has been overpainted and overpainted, typically the way of a travelling f...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Carnival Art

Materials

Pine

Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe
Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe

Carved Figure from Circus or Carnival in Europe

Located in Wiscasset, ME

She would have originally held a banner in her hands.

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Antique Early 1900s French Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure
Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

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H 40 in W 12 in D 11 in

Circus Wagon Folk Art Dancing Figure

Located in New York, NY

Fully carved and painted dancing lady made to go on the side of a decorated circus wagon. There used to be countless traveling circuses in this land that would come into towns and ci...

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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900
Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900

Japanese Bronze Elephant and Calf Balancing on Circus Ball, circa 1900

Located in London, GB

A delightful Japanese bronze of an elephant and calf balancing on a circus ball supported by a root wood Stand, circa 1900.   

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner
Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

$1,600

H 126 in W 12 in D 0.13 in

Carnival Midway Sideshow Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Original hand-painted canvas sideshow banner for carnival midway sideshow entrance. Not signed but most likely out of Chicago Tent and Awning's banner shop. Original wood strip attac...

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Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner
Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Early Sunshine Studios American Side Show Electric Chair Banner

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Early example of American sideshow banner art. Painted at the Sunshine Studio in Witchita, Kansas by Geo Bellis. Signed by artist on front and studio name on front and back. This ban...

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Vintage 1930s American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble
19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

$12,933Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 11.03 in

19th Century Italian Roman Vanitas Bust Renaissance Revival Memento Mori Marble

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Masterfully carved & most impressive Italian Vanitas bust in solid marble from late 19th century. White Carrara marble skull combined with a Belgian Black marble Roman toga (ro...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Busts

Materials

Marble, Belgian Black Marble, Carrara Marble

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture
Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

$795Sale Price|36% Off

H 25 in W 17 in D 5.5 in

Carousel Ostrich Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Hand carved wood sculpture of carousel ostrich.

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Vintage 1980s Animal Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.
Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

$640Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 13.8 in W 8.7 in D 13 in

Gold Plated Flatware 24-piece set in a crystal glass Egg holder L’ambrosia.

Located in Glendale, CA

L'Ambrosia is a unique 24-piece cutlery set that comes in a crystal case, bringing elegance to any interior. The extraordinary design of this timeless set allows it to serve as the ...

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2010s Modern Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Stainless Steel

1960s English Carnival Sign
1960s English Carnival Sign

1960s English Carnival Sign

$1,650

H 23 in W 42.13 in D 0.13 in

1960s English Carnival Sign

Located in High Point, NC

1960s carnival art sign from England. It is advertising a cake walk on one side of the sign, and on the back has a charming message "Have a nice Victorian day". Great sign for any co...

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Vintage 1960s English Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls
Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Set of Eight Folk Art Carnival Punks / Knockdown Dolls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Folk Art carnival punks / knockdown dolls composed of canvas forms lined with cotton fur supported by carved wood bases for added stability / weight, circa 1910. Whimsical double sid...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Canvas, Cotton, Wood

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film
Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Batman Returns Large Barbell Movie Prop - Seen on Film

Located in Forney, TX

Own a piece of Hollywood history, this Batman Returns (Warner Bros., 1992), circus strongman barbell movie prop is sure to start a conversation while making a statement in your theat...

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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass, Paint

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s
Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

$8,500

H 12 in W 9 in D 10 in

Carved American Carnival Head, circa 1890s

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Finely featured carved man's head found in the southern United States. Most likely a late 19th century carnival head featured in a ball or ring toss game.

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Antique 19th Century American Folk Art Carnival Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime
19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

19th Century Carved Ship Figurehead Oak Wood Female Figure Antique Maritime

Located in Milan, IT

Figurehead in carved oak depicting a female figure whose body has the shape of a siren, symbol of fertility and protection, with female features in the upper part and fish tail inste...

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Antique 1870s Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,385Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Walnut

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows
Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

$112,147 / set

H 64.18 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Selection of eight restored 19th C Neo-Gothic Stained-Glass Windows

Located in Leuven , BE

The Color Experience: Stained-glass windows “Color is a power which directly influences the soul” (Wassili Kandinsky, Moskou 1866 – Neuilly-sur-Seine, 1944) “Color! What a deep a...

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Antique 19th Century Belgian Gothic Revival Windows

Materials

Art Glass, Stained Glass

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element
Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Grand 17th C. Viennese Baroque Archway Wood Door Surround Architectural Element . Outstanding workmanship of the Masters of the Craft. Large Carved wood black, tone down red and Gilt...

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Antique Late 17th Century European Baroque Architectural Elements

Materials

Wood, Giltwood

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones
19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

$2,728

H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in

19th Century Memento Mori Carved Skull & Cross Bones

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A well executed almost life size skull and crossbones pine carving, depicting the remembrance that we all will pass. Likely a part of a larger religious carving, possibly placed a...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pine

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